MeerderWörter’s Comments (group member since Jan 08, 2016)

MeerderWörter’s comments from the Our Shared Shelf group.

Ross wrote: "Seems to me the complexity's are an affect rather than a cause we just need to focus on the goal inequality is not an inevitable result it is maintained and can be eliminated.

Conscious effort in..."

I totally agree with you. I see the hurdles in reminding us all that inequality affects us all in many ways, there are many factors that lead to inequality.

Ross wrote: "This is very interesting article on sexism in my own industry IT

https://www.thecut.com/2017/08/ellen-..."

I'll read that when I have more time! A very long article needs its time.

Keith wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Now, I have never seen a problem with the wording of HeforShe in particular, more with it in general. I'd rather have it worded AllforEquality, because that includes everyone...."

I agree with you completely. But didn't Emma say she wanted it to be UN Human (or something similar, I can't remember it that well...), she doesn't want to need to distinguish anymore?

Laure wrote: "I like the "standing side by side" point of view :-)"
Nothing to add here:)


Keith wrote: "Laure wrote: "I've never been extremely comfortable with the "He" part of the "HeForShe" name, for reasons mentioned above - i.e. it's once again the man is solving the problem for the woman, bitte..."

Now, I have never seen a problem with the wording of HeforShe in particular, more with it in general. I'd rather have it worded AllforEquality, because that includes everyone. Now, I totally get what the aim of the wording is, and it is really, really important to step up and help women around the world, but forgive me, I always also think of the people who aren't even recognized in our society yet, the ones who do not fit into the gender binary.
Oh, and I don't think you mansplained, it's not that you downtalked a woman who's the expert and you're not the expert. Nothing like that.

The Sportschau had their first female commentator (at least from what I know, I watch since a few years now) on saturday, when they summarize all the games of football in the Bundesliga of the day.

Ashna wrote: "Thanks for the topic Clare.

All the discussion until now,has majorly covered all the different factions of society.And as I can analyse, reading through each and every post,there is a certain reso..."

Ashna, first I would like to say thank you in trusting us and that it is brave to share a story like yours.
Second, I am horrified that you were treated like this, still are...
And third, maybe you should go see an endocrinologist, who can help you to get your hormones back in a balance again that suits you.

Emma wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "A great article, and sadly, there seems to be a need for a SheforShe.
I think that is actually pretty embarassing.

She just asked that the shoes of her daughter should be the..."

We do need, screw the binary all over!

So well deserved!

A great article, and sadly, there seems to be a need for a SheforShe.
I think that is actually pretty embarassing.

She just asked that the shoes of her daughter should be the way she likes them and waterproof/a bit more withstanding in general. And then there are people who say this is a first-world-problem?

I think it's more a first-world-problem that they even say it's a first-word-problem. But then, I am maybe not the best one to answer that last line.

Keith wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Okay, I need to apolopgize that I bore everyone with this now:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic...
I mean..."

You're right, I'm still happy tho.;)

Okay, I need to apolopgize that I bore everyone with this now:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic...
I mean, I still have my problems with the heading of the article, but human, I'm so happy right now!
One more out there, oh, I could party all night!

P.S.: Who would have thought that the Daily Mail has us in this way in their journalism? They didn't even use slurs:)

Happy night/day/dusk/dawn wherever you are right now!

Tetê wrote: "I am afraid this book here, in Brazil, is not easy to find, I mean... no have. Just "bon prix".
But!... I got a PDF version, and.. OMG! is all true!
I'd like this book come back to the bookstores..."

That's sad. I mean, members can always ask in the Pay-It-Forward thread, but the thing about the books is that they should be accessible to as many people as possible.

Matouš wrote: "Great to hear that. Thank you :)"

So, this is a topic from the early days, mods, have you settled on any decision regarding this? It is a really good idea, I think.

Have a nice time, everyone!

Keith wrote: "Not sure if this is the type of story you are looking for, but here goes.

Many moons ago, I was employed as a housing officer for a local housing authority in the UK. One of the less pleasant job..."

I cannot really make up my mind about this, but I think it's definitely got a bad flavour in it.

I was called flat-chested, and that if I would ever get breasts, they would be super-small (and more or less never satisfy a boy) by classmates.
I was told that I should have bigger breasts by my own mom.
I was told that I was weak more than once by people (not directly, but that was what they really meant), until I proved them wrong and heaved pretty heavy stuff around. I'm not as strong as others, but I'm stronger than people realize at first sight.

Luna wrote: "Hi, I'm new here, this is my first post and my first book.

I just want to say that The Beauty Myth opened my eyes: I can see myself in a total different light now, I'm learning to accept my body ..."

Welcome to OurSharedShelf!

No, your story didn't bore me to death - how could it?
Sometimes the right book just comes at the right time, and The Beauty Myth now came to you at the right time.

Emma wrote: "I also love the fact that Diana's armor in this movie was not only great looking, but also had rationale other than to make her physically attractive.

https://www.themarysue.com/wonder-wom......"

The Romans were pretty awesome when it came to armour.
Yes, let's fight;)

Agnes, all your pictures look wonderful.

Kate, you are not overreacting, it takes small steps first to implement a system. Therefore it also are the small things that help implement and reinforce a system.

Change, however small, is on its way:)

(I can't wait to have my laptop again, my mobile is only an emergency option)